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as in items
a separate part in a list, account, or series
every detail was accounted for
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as in facts
a single piece of information
didn't leave out a single detail in his police report on the burglary
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as in detachments
a small military unit with a special task or function
the officer sent out a detail to patrol the perimeter of the compound
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as in jobs
a specific task with which a person or group is charged
the soldier was placed on guard detail at the border crossing
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as in names
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
the new assistant was detailed to accompany the boss on the business trip
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as in lists
to specify one after another
detailed all of the reasons that the plan was a bad idea
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Recent Examples of details
Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
While a bilateral trade deal was announced in May, key details remain unresolved.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry
shane Croucher
jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Sanders’ motion details several incidents in which Rackauckas and investigators maneuvered to keep the defense from receiving evidence that could have impeached Neary’s testimony.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
When asked by a reporter for more details about how Trump planned to ban mail-in ballots, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the administration planned to work with Republicans on Capitol Hill and in state legislatures.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
Specs, pricing, launch details Key competitors Chevrolet Traverse, Honda Pilot, Hyundai Palisade, Kia Telluride, Mazda CX-90, Nissan Pathfinder, Toyota Highlander, Subaru Ascent.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Her lawsuit denied the charges but did not provide more details.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2025
Police have since been revealing further details about the case, including releasing images of the campsite where the father and kids — who are now safe and in the care of the Oranga Tamariki (Ministry for Children) — had recently been staying.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
As with many things in Moore’s young career, her big moment happened quickly, blurring her recollection of some of the details.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
The memoir also details her break with that community due to, among other things, her support of Black Lives Matter and LGBTQ+ rights.
—Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
Advertisement The show also details the harsh punishments and manipulations imposed on the girls.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
The report details Pauline’s injuries, a toxicology screen and a short narrative from an investigator.
—Kirsten Fiscus, The Tennessean, 9 Sep. 2025
Sharon details how this squad helps Anthropic’s business, too, burnishing its reputation as the AI lab that cares the most about AI safety and perhaps winning it a more receptive ear in the corridors of power.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
The journal also details an incident around seventh grade in which the shooter claimed they were suspended from school after discussing school shootings with classmates.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Despite a brief glimpse of our man Blanc at the very beginning, reading through a letter that details the wheredunnit and howdunnit and several intriguing theories behind a possible whydunnit, Craig’s master investigator doesn’t truly show up until almost an hour in to Wake Up Dead Man.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2025
While speaking on a panel at the opening of the movie, which details the life and career of actor John Candy, who died at 43 in 1994, Reynolds revealed that his 2-year-old son, Olin, played a key part in convincing Bill Murray, 74, to have a role in the documentary.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
Leaving out any vital details or stating the requirements in ambiguous ways is going to undermine the result.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
While a bilateral trade deal was announced in May, key details remain unresolved.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry
shane Croucher
jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Sanders’ motion details several incidents in which Rackauckas and investigators maneuvered to keep the defense from receiving evidence that could have impeached Neary’s testimony.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
When asked by a reporter for more details about how Trump planned to ban mail-in ballots, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the administration planned to work with Republicans on Capitol Hill and in state legislatures.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
Specs, pricing, launch details Key competitors Chevrolet Traverse, Honda Pilot, Hyundai Palisade, Kia Telluride, Mazda CX-90, Nissan Pathfinder, Toyota Highlander, Subaru Ascent.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Her lawsuit denied the charges but did not provide more details.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2025
Police have since been revealing further details about the case, including releasing images of the campsite where the father and kids — who are now safe and in the care of the Oranga Tamariki (Ministry for Children) — had recently been staying.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
As with many things in Moore’s young career, her big moment happened quickly, blurring her recollection of some of the details.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
In his new memoir, The Book of Sheen, Charlie Sheen details his memories of his time in the Philippines with his family while his dad, Martin, was making the Francis Ford Coppola film.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
The memoir also details her break with that community due to, among other things, her support of Black Lives Matter and LGBTQ+ rights.
—Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
Advertisement The show also details the harsh punishments and manipulations imposed on the girls.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
The report details Pauline’s injuries, a toxicology screen and a short narrative from an investigator.
—Kirsten Fiscus, The Tennessean, 9 Sep. 2025
Sharon details how this squad helps Anthropic’s business, too, burnishing its reputation as the AI lab that cares the most about AI safety and perhaps winning it a more receptive ear in the corridors of power.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
The journal also details an incident around seventh grade in which the shooter claimed they were suspended from school after discussing school shootings with classmates.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Despite a brief glimpse of our man Blanc at the very beginning, reading through a letter that details the wheredunnit and howdunnit and several intriguing theories behind a possible whydunnit, Craig’s master investigator doesn’t truly show up until almost an hour in to Wake Up Dead Man.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2025
While speaking on a panel at the opening of the movie, which details the life and career of actor John Candy, who died at 43 in 1994, Reynolds revealed that his 2-year-old son, Olin, played a key part in convincing Bill Murray, 74, to have a role in the documentary.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for details
Noun
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The brands dropped several seasonal collections featuring popular items like the Biggest Jean Jacket and trendy vests and bra tops.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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For fall, that means ensuring I am set on layering pieces like T-shirts and sweaters as well as everyday items like jeans, sweatshirts, and joggers.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Suffice it to say that this determination will be very specific to the peculiar facts and circumstances before the planner.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Israeli military has amassed two major groups of armored vehicles in Sheikh Radwan, to the north of Gaza City, according to the imagery, with additional detachments of armored vehicles stationed along roads that lead toward Israel.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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Although the much smaller Michino’o/Togitsu metal foundry detachments could not compete with the Ōhashi unit in terms of sheer noise and numbers, these girls were in high spirits this fine and yet‑too‑hot hot morning.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Many have been fired from their jobs, disciplined, or publicly shamed for criticizing the conservative commentator.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Google began dropping degree requirements for a wide range of jobs in 2024, shifting focus to proof of skills and real-world projects.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The lawsuit also names publisher Penguin Random House and four Times reporters as defendants.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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According to a Manhattan Supreme Court foreclosure suit filed in December that names both Bill and Camille, the pair stopped making payments on the loans in June 2024 in addition to failing to pay over $300,000 in property taxes.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also lists acupuncture as a potential noninvasive, drug-free approach to treating chronic pain.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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In fact, its filing lists 10 prize winners among the 20 largest unsecured creditors, although the names and addresses of those winners are redacted.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Acting is such an exercise in using your body, figuring out what’s working, figuring out what’s not, trying things, not being afraid to try things, taking notes, playing off other people, learning from other people.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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However, if the latest reports are to be believed, the hatchet has been buried, or at the very least, things are well enough that Queen Camilla would support her husband’s desire to make up with his son.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The military could also adopt the MAV for reconnaissance missions.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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It is set in an ancient castle in Scotland, where the players complete high-stakes missions to add money to the prize pot while the Traitors work in secret to avoid revealing their true identity to the Faithfuls.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Details.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/details. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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